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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,932.45, 1,181,178.29 and 463,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,932.45, 1,181,178.29 and 463,463.52 is: 639,575.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,932.45 : 1,181,178.29 = 463,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,932.45/1,181,178.29 = 463,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,932.45x = 1,181,178.29 × 463,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,932.45x = 547,433,045,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,433,045,713.66/855,932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,575.06

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